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By Caroline Hatfield (Tai Chi/Qigong Instructor Certified by American Tai Chi & Qigong Association) Living With Autism and Schizophrenia I never expected ancient practices like Tai Chi to change my life so profoundly. Living with mild autism and schizophrenia meant facing psychosis, homelessness, and overwhelming disconnection. But this internal art gave me something I never …
After taking just 1 week of our online Tai Chi classes, an Army veteran experienced life-changing effect. James T. Cohan is an 82nd Airborne veteran who has faced mental health challenges from his mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): “In just 1 week of taking the Tai Chi class from Holistic Health Pros, I noticed improvements …
September’s Healthy Aging Month and October’s National Mental Health Awareness Month invite us to look at practical, evidence-based ways to nurture emotional well-being as we age. Among adults over 60, sleep disturbance and depression are common challenges linked to falls, chronic illness, and diminished quality of life. A systematic review and meta-analysis published by Asian …
October is National Mental Health Awareness Month in the U.S., a time to reflect on how we can protect and nurture emotional well-being at every stage of life. For older adults, mental health challenges have been especially acute in the wake of COVID-19. Studies show that nearly 4 in 10 seniors experienced depression or anxiety …
Introduction: Your 12-Week Path to Healthy Aging September is Healthy Aging Month — follow our free Healthy Aging in 12 Weeks with Tai Chi Guide here and finish right before the holiday season — with stronger balance, sharper focus, and calmer mind! With just 30 minutes a day of Tai Chi, by the holiday season, …
September is Healthy Aging Month, a great time to check in with your body, mind, and daily habits. If you already practice something like yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong, or regular walking, you’re on a wonderful path. But did you know that trying another one of these gentle practices can help you feel even better—mentally, physically, …
Are you someone who enjoys yoga, Tai Chi, or guided meditation—not just for the calm they bring, but because they feel right for your whole being? If so, here’s some great news: there’s growing scientific support for the power of these mind-body practices to help manage one of the world’s biggest health challenges—high blood pressure …
If you’ve ever had digestive issues that seemed tied to stress, tension, or physical inactivity, you’re not imagining it — the way you move affects the way you digest. And gentle practices like yoga and Tai Chi may be some of the most powerful tools available for supporting gut health. A 2025 scientific review published …
What the latest research says about how Pilates and Tai Chi support people with knee pain—and why Pilates professionals are perfectly positioned to teach both. A 2025 systematic review published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research compared the effects of ten different exercise modalities—including Pilates and Tai Chi—for people with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). …
What recent clinical research reveals about the unique strengths of Yoga and Tai Chi—and why combining them can enhance your offerings. New clinical research offers compelling evidence that both Yoga and Tai Chi improve different aspects of movement and neurological function—and that combining them may offer broader benefits than either alone. 📊 What the Study …